Maskette

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Date created: 1940-1960

Culture/People: probably Guerrero Nahua (attributed)
Previous owner: Richard H. White, Non-Indian
Donor: Richard H. White, Non-Indian

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Richard H. White; donated to MAI by Richard White in 1982.
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Place: Guerrero State; Mexico

See related items: Guerrero Nahua; Made-for-Sale items and Souvenirs
On View: NMAI, Washington DC: Window on Collections, Animals

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 24/5904
Barcode: 245904.000

Object Type: Made-for-Sale items and Souvenirs

Object Name: Maskette
Media/Materials: Copper, cotton cloth, paint
Techniques: Repoussé, painted
Dimensions: 26.5 x 18.2 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws627476288-2ff4-47f0-ad15-14c4dc0a64bc

Record ID: NMAI_261703